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The Great Pyramid: The story of the farmers, the god-king and the most astonding structure ever built (Wonders of the World Book)
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 932
EAN: 9781931414111
ISBN: 1931414114
Label: Mikaya Press
Manufacturer: Mikaya Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 48
Publication Date: February 04, 2006
Publisher: Mikaya Press
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Studio: Mikaya Press
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Editorial Review: Here's the story of the Great Pyramid and the people who built it. In the author's telling, the Old Kingdom comes alive: a nation of farmers living on the green edge of a harsh desert with a king who was a god in life and in death. Tens of thousands of farmers left home each year to chisel hard stone without iron tools and move 10-ton blocks up steep grades without the use of a wheel, all to the glory of the Pharaoh. Wonders of the World series The winner of numerous awards, this series is renowned for Elizabeth Mann's ability to convey adventure and excitement while revealing technical information in engaging and easily understood language. The illustrations are lavishly realistic and accurate in detail but do not ignore the human element. Outstanding in the genre, these books are sure to bring even the most indifferent young reader into the worlds of history, geography, and architecture. "One of the ten best non-fiction series for young readers."
- Booklist
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Rating: - Great intro to pyramids
We used this book in our homeschool studies of Ancient Egypt. This book is well written and nicely illustrated with a combination of vibrant watercolors and actual photographs. The middle of the book has a fold out panel that shows what the construction site of the Great Pyramid at Giza would have likely looked like. This book does a great job of explaining the spiritual significance of the pyramids as well as the changes in culture their construction brought to the Egyptian people. If you are ... Read More
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